Reliable Advice About Domestic Violence Charges in New York
The term domestic violence covers two different kinds of problems — the arrest and criminal prosecution related to an assault at home or within a family or dating relationship, and the criminal exposure that could result from violating an order of protection that might have issued without any arrest at all.
The defense lawyers of Galluzzo & Johnson advise people about the best ways to resolve criminal problems related to domestic violence in New York City and the metro area. Contact our office in Manhattan for dependable advice about your options.
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Depending on the suspect's prior criminal record, the history of violence or abuse between the people involved, the degree of injury, and the presence or absence of an order of protection at the time of the incident, domestic violence can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. Regardless of severity, however, any arrest for assault allegedly committed while an order of protection is in place will probably be charged as a felony.
At Galluzzo & Johnson, we can advise you about your exposure to punishment and your best options for seeking to avoid it. Domestic violence cases formed an important focus of Matt Galluzzo's practice when he served with the New York County District Attorney's Office, and he trained junior colleagues about the legal, procedural and evidentiary considerations of domestic violence cases.
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We handle domestic violence cases involving charges of assault, aggravated assault, stalking, harassment, menacing, kidnapping and interference with parental rights. Especially in cases involving restraining orders or orders of protection, our investigation often reveals that the allegations of assault or abuse are false or exaggerated.
Galluzzo & Johnson advises clients facing domestic violence and related charges in Criminal Court, the Supreme Court or Integrated Domestic Violence Court. We also handle appeals at all levels of the state judicial system. For more information about your options for meeting and overcoming domestic violence charges, contact our office in Manhattan.
